Incase anyone missed it Mac is recovering from a really bad fall from some staging . He was instantly knocked unconscious and suffered a depressed skull fracture from wich he bled profusely. The ambulance didn't like what they saw at all and called in Med Fight . The ambulance took him to a local ballfield where a helicopter took him for 2 nights at MGH. Amazingly Mac did very well from a severe head injury . Unfortunately a swollen knee kept getting bigger and required some attention . Further examination showed a detached quad .. The top of his leg has to cut open from below the knee up and over to the quad muscle. He's going in to get cut soon (forgot date )then its 3 months of nothing . Absolutely no work . If he is going to have a good chance of recovery he has to do what the Doc says . Then its rehab . If anyone wishes to help Mac They can send a check payable to
Mary MacLeod
44 Eastfield Drive
Brockton ,Mass 02302

Thats my address I will not open the mail . I'll simply relay it to Mac's wife Mary ..
If its more convenient to paypal funds you can send them via paypal to.. Tagger0325@aol.com Paypal will skim 2-3% I'm told ... again I'll relay to Mac .. You'll have to trust me on that one ..
Thank you John .. I am also hitting up builders (plugs) for an SOL auction .. thank you everyone for all the "What can I do "calls and pm's ..

Will send out a check tomorrow. Thanks for doing this.

Done. In mail tomorrow. Thanks for getting the ball rolling Ed.

Boys and girls, this is a good man in a tough spot. As much as he would rather not ask for the help, I know he and his wife appreciate it and thank you from the bottom of their hearts. I believe in the pay it forward credo, will be good karma as the season opens.

Nice idea Ed. I'm in.

Somehow I missed this.

Eddie, I don't have much $ to spare right now, but I'll gladly donate some plugs for an auction or something. Anything from my stash, you've got it.

I hope Dave is gonna be ok.

Somehow I missed this.

Eddie, I don't have much $ to spare right now, but I'll gladly donate some plugs for an auction or something. Anything from my stash, you've got it.

I hope Dave is gonna be ok.

Thanks Cal ... will be doing an auction .. More details after the weekend when my SOL bud ,,gets back .. Tim already gave a big thumbs up ..

Just made out a check Tagger I'll get it in the mail asap. Your a good friend.

I dont have any $$ , but will donate some rigged sluggos. Let me know.

John ... can you make this sticky .. trying to figure out paypal donation button ..

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PayPal and more details are here: http://www.striped-bass.com/fishing/news/fishing-news/mac-was-pushed.html

Details & brief synopsis are here: http://www.striped-bass.com/fishing/news/fishing-news/mac-was-pushed.html

Tagger, do you know your mailman? Make sure he knows that Mary's name is good at your address.

Tagger, do you know your mailman? Make sure he knows that Mary's name is good at your address.

Thanks .. I'll make sure ..

Great Pictoral John ... 1000 words there .. thats the whole story ,,minus the happy ending we're all hoping for .. Thanks again ..

TAGGER, if there is still time Ill build one of my BIG SQUID plugs. you can use for auction, could have done by next weekend.
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN:usd:

Sent a donation yesterday to your addy Tagger.:wave:

Sent a donation yesterday to your addy Tagger.:wave:

Thanks Big Bo .. helps alot .. just trying to get him something until other things are up and going .. very much appreciated .

When do the auctions begin Eddy? I have some stuff for Dave. May I suggest small lots of 3 plugs... you`ll get more money that way....tickets will have more value.

Send stuff to you? If so I have your addy.

Get well Dave...sorry for your troubles man.


Mike ~~~~ :)

When do the auctions begin Eddy? I have some stuff for Dave. May I suggest small lots of 3 plugs... you`ll get more money that way....tickets will have more value.

Send stuff to you? If so I have your addy.

Get well Dave...sorry for your troubles man.


Mike ~~~~ :)

There's going to be a raffle here Skitter.. Here are the details .. Mike at M&D's let us use his site ..
http://www.capecodtackle.com/Merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=cct01&Category_Code=%22+MAC%22+++BENEFIT+RAFFLE

Good on ya, mate!

Thanks Ed for taking this on. Have yet to meet MAC, but all have said what a great guy. I am a LOCAL #7 Ironworker and there is nothing worse than falling and how it effects the lives of so many people. Have lost too many Brothers, "in the line of duty". Thank God Dave is still with us, especially after landin' on tha noggin'. Guess being hard-headed has it's advantages:wall: :wall:!

Dave, God's speed with your recovery and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Am sending a check Sat to Mary.

Dave is one tough dude. Plus his noggin' was cushioned by his 70's style porn like hairdo!

Thanks Ed for taking this on. I am a LOCAL #7 Ironworker
thank you brother..Macs a tradesman too .. funny about tradesman .. Talked to an old friend last night,, he asked what I been up to .. 33 carpenter. Told him about the Mac thing .. said he was sending me a check for Mac .. He wouldn't know Mac if he bumped into him .. He don't fish so knows nothing about Mac plugs .. amazing .. Makes you feel good to see that ..

Hey do we have a date for the raffle as of yet? Or at least a date as to when the tickets will be sold until? I don't want to miss it ...:tm:

Going to try for 12 noon on June 2nd.

Tickets will be sold until Friday June 1st

Hey All , you don't know me yet, am new here. Feel for Mac, that really sucks, but you all sound like a great group of people to help him out like that.
I'm outta work myself-but may have some antique reels in my stash, can someone get in touch with me and let me know what is worth donating etc? If its not too late? Thanks....